Two top experts, one from the Fusang Sword Saint Palace and the other from the Warrior Alliance, stood on either side, trapping Xiao Yunlong in the middle to prevent his escape.
The Sword Saint Palace expert, clad in a white robe with silver swords, sneered, "We naturally know your skills are not ordinary. But in this situation, you are alone, with no other powerful allies by your side. Even the Lord of the Jiangdong Martial Alliance, while arguably a strong individual, has been severely injured by you and can no longer fight!"
At this point, the Fusang Sword Saint Palace expert grinned and continued, "Furthermore, after the fierce battle you two just had, your internal energy must be greatly depleted. Your combat power is likely significantly reduced. Therefore, with the opportune moment, favorable terrain, and human support all on our side, you are destined to die today!"
Xiao Yunlong heard this and burst into hearty laughter. After a long while, he let out a cold snort, "I must say, your plan is quite elaborate. Since you are so confident, why don't you make a move and try?"
After close observation, Xiao Yunlong finally ascertained the martial cultivation levels of these two Fusang experts!
They were two Fusang Shadow-level experts. Of course, this was merely the classification of martial arts by the Fusang side. Shadow-level was actually equivalent to the Dragon Country's Three Flowers Gathering at the Summit Martial King realm!
Additionally, the Fusang side had three other levels: Genin, Chunin, and Jonin, which corresponded respectively to the Dragon Country's Outer Strength, Inner Strength, and Hua Jin Grandmaster.
Even in Fusang, Shadow-level experts were considered among the very top. The fact that two of them were dispatched at once showed how much Fusang had invested to ensure Xiao Yunlong's complete demise!
Of course, even so, Xiao Yunlong's expression remained as usual, showing no signs of panic. If it were still half a year ago, facing the combined assault of two Martial Kings alone, he might not have had a great chance of winning.
But now, having cultivated the Art of the Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms, what were two Martial Kings to him? They were merely slightly stronger crawling insects in his eyes!
The plaza suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked up, their gazes fixed on Xiao Yunlong on the stage. Many slowly clenched their fists, their faces showing tension.
After all, this battle also concerned the honor of the Dragon Country's martial arts. Therefore, these disciples of the Jiangdong Martial Alliance naturally could not help but feel nervous.
Jun Bufan gritted his teeth and whispered, "These two Fusang old dogs, I can't see through their cultivation. It seems they are experts beyond the Hua Jin Grandmaster level. I wonder if Big Brother can handle them alone. Brother Bowen, should we go up and help?"
Tang Bowen, standing beside him, shook his head and pondered, "Not yet. Brother Bufan, you've followed Yunlong for so long, you should know that Yunlong's cultivation should have far surpassed Hua Jin Grandmaster. I believe he can handle it. Besides, battles of this caliber are not something we can participate in. Even if we went up now, it would be useless."
Only then did Jun Bufan nod, "Alright then. But if Big Brother's situation turns dire later, I will definitely make a move!"
"Don't worry, if that truly happens, I will not stand idly by either!" Tang Bowen replied with a slight smile.
Throughout this entire time, Liu Ruyan simply clenched her fists, bit her lip, and stared intently at the tall figure on the stage, saying nothing more.
On the stage, the Warrior Alliance expert, dressed in a black samurai uniform, said in a deep voice, "This fellow named Xiao is likely deliberately stalling for time. We cannot let him recover his internal energy. We must act immediately to resolve him and then withdraw from Jiangdong swiftly!"
"Good, excellent. Today, no matter what, we must kill this guy. If we do, we will be great contributors to Fusang!"
The two Fusang Shadow-level experts exchanged glances. Then, with a loud clang, the Warrior Alliance expert drew the long saber sheathed at his waist!
At the same time, the Sword Saint Palace Shadow-level expert drew the long sword in his hand. As the saber and sword clashed, they emitted dazzling rays of light under the sun. The surrounding air seemed to drop significantly, and even those closer to the stage couldn't help but feel a chilling aura wash over them.
From this, it could be seen that the all-blue long saber was a peerless blade, and the silver long sword was also a rare treasure!
Suddenly, howling gusts of wind swept across the stage. It was these two Fusang Shadow-level experts channeling their internal energy. As the energy flowed into the saber and sword, they emitted piercing shrieks.
Even before the attack was launched, the blue saber and silver sword, in their trembling, unleashed terrifying saber and sword qi!
Xiao Yunlong remained still, standing firm in his spot!
"Kill!" The Fusang Shadow-level expert from the Black Wizard Alliance let out a high roar. The entire person suddenly shot up into the sky. He gripped the saber with both hands and slashed down from above.
A massive, invisible saber qi, like Mount Tai pressing down, descended upon Xiao Yunlong. Simultaneously, the Shadow-level expert from the Sword Saint Palace swung his long sword, and a silver sword qi surged forward like a tidal wave.
At this moment, Xiao Yunlong's gaze sharpened, and he was about to mobilize the vast, ocean-like internal energy within his body!
However, he suddenly had a change of thought. The battle was being broadcast live. If he used his full internal energy, his true strength and cultivation level would inevitably be exposed.
Xiao Yunlong knew very well that after this battle, the major powers hidden behind the scenes, such as those from the Imperial Capital, the Kunlun Hidden Sect, and forces from other countries around the world, would surely scrutinize the footage repeatedly to deduce his cultivation status.
"Since that is the case, I must conceal some of my strength today and not reveal it all. I must keep some trump cards for myself!"
With this thought, Xiao Yunlong shifted and mobilized one-third of his internal energy.
As the internal energy flowed through his already widened meridians directly to his feet, Xiao Yunlong executed the Dragon Swimming movement technique. His figure suddenly flashed and disappeared into thin air.
The saber qi and sword qi rushed forward, lifting up the bluestone bricks on the stage floor. However, to everyone's surprise, Xiao Yunlong did not fall beneath the saber and sword qi. He had already evaded them in advance.
"I didn't expect you to be able to evade that, but you cannot escape!"
The Warrior Alliance Shadow-level expert let out a cold snort. As he charged forward rapidly, he gripped the saber with both hands and unleashed two more consecutive blows.
At the same time, the Sword Saint Palace expert's silver long sword also swung out consecutively. In an instant, saber qi and sword qi crisscrossed, sweeping towards Xiao Yunlong like a dense, inescapable storm.
Xiao Yunlong merely smiled faintly. At this moment, he transformed into a swimming dragon, constantly weaving through this tempest. Streaks of sword qi and saber qi grazed past him. Although it appeared perilous, he ultimately emerged unscathed.
In fact, this was because Xiao Yunlong had deliberately suppressed his true combat power, not wanting to reveal his cultivation in such a setting. Otherwise, he could have annihilated these two Fusang old dogs in an instant.
The spectators below the stage and those watching on television did not understand. Seeing Xiao Yunlong enveloped by dense saber and sword qi, their hearts leaped into their throats.
Even Liu Ruyan's face showed deep concern, and she unconsciously took a step closer to the stage. Seeing this, Tang Bowen and Jun Bufan also hurried to the edge of the stage to be ready to intervene at any moment.
The two Fusang Shadow-level experts, seeing that they could not subdue him after a prolonged attack, were both surprised and angered. They thought to themselves, "We are, after all, Shadow-level experts, and we are fighting two against one. If we can't even take down this young brat, what will the world laugh at us if this gets out?"
"Increase the intensity of your attacks. This guy has already gone through a round of combat. His internal energy must be running low!"
The two Fusang Shadow-level experts gritted their teeth. They continued to swing their blue treasured saber and silver long sword. Their coordination was quite skillful, with sword qi and saber qi crisscrossing. The entire stage was filled with a howling wind, even disturbing the clouds overhead. The commotion was immense.
Xiao Yunlong continued to dodge and weave, employing the Dragon Swimming movement technique. To the unaware onlookers, he appeared like a small boat on a stormy sea, seemingly on the verge of sinking at any moment.
"Hold on, you must hold on!"
"You cannot lose, you absolutely must not lose. If you lose, not only will your life be forfeit, but this also concerns our Dragon Country's martial arts!"
The crowd below the stage and the viewers in front of their televisions clenched their fists, their hearts filled with anxiety. Many were even sweating profusely, as Xiao Yunlong's situation seemed incredibly perilous to them.
However, the reality was that Xiao Yunlong was like a wave-rider at this moment. No matter how fierce the wind or how huge the waves, he remained unyielding!
In the end, not only could the two Fusang Shadow-level experts not defeat Xiao Yunlong, but they themselves had also depleted a considerable amount of their internal energy. They were both panting, and their faces were covered in large beads of sweat.
"Damn it, what's going on with this guy? Has his internal energy not been depleted at all?"
"How would I know? It seems we underestimated this guy. However, he's relying on his powerful movement technique and constant evasion to dodge our attacks. From this, it seems his offensive capabilities are not strong!"
"We cannot continue to drag this out. If other top experts from the Dragon Country come to reinforce us, not only will our plan fail, but we might also perish here!"
"Don't worry, this guy named Xiao is in a very sensitive position now, almost like a rat that everyone avoids. Other experts from the Dragon Country won't easily come to help. However, you're right, we need to end this quickly. It seems we have no choice but to use our ultimate moves!" kuAiδugg
"Then let's use our ultimate moves!"
The two Fusang Shadow-level experts spoke in Fusang. Their auras suddenly surged towards the sky, their robes billowing and their hair flying as if in a strong wind.
"Gui Hai Yi Dao!" The Warrior Alliance Shadow-level expert rose into the air with his saber in hand, channeling all his internal energy and unleashing a single strike.
"Lie Ri Zhan!" At the same time, the Sword Saint Palace expert launched his strongest attack.
At this moment, the heavens and earth instantly changed color!